Job Description

Posting

BHT26063


Teacher - School Mental Health Counsellor/Physical Education & Wellness Probationary: August 25, 2025 - June 25, 2026

Location

Beacon Hill Public School

FTE

1.0

Start Date

August 25, 2025

Closing Date

July 3, 2025


Beacon Hill Public School is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in the role of

School Mental Health Counsellor and Physical Education and Wellness Teacher.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Education Degree

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

Promote family involvement and increase family participation in educational, personal, social and/or vocational planning for students. Comply with guidelines for Practice, including developmental guidance instruction, individual student planning, responsive services, and school/community support systems. Experience teaching in an Elementary setting, with knowledge of neurodivergent and English Language Learners. Physical Education and Wellness experience/knowledge of the Physical Education and Wellness curriculum. Recognize the importance of making a strong, positive connection with all students, through classroom interactions as well as involvement with students outside the classroom. (ie. clubs and teams) Possess the ability to develop and collaborate with effective teams made of teachers, educational assistants, parents and multidisciplinary professionals. Familiarity with Healthy Schools Policy/Apple Schools Participate in staff development, professional learning communities and other meetings as appropriate Knowledge and familiarity with Assessment for Learning, Literacy and Differentiated Instruction practices. Effective organizational skills and classroom management skills are imperative. Ability to integrate and use technology in a regular or virtual classroom. A strong ability to build relationships with Elementary school students. Strong technology skills are required, with knowledge of Google Platform applications and PowerSchool an asset.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted on our website by clicking employment opportunities and on the "APPLY" tab for the specific posting and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.


If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email hr@fmpsd.ab.ca.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.

All candidates must hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate, have knowledge of curriculum and teaching experience at those levels/subject areas and demonstrated interpersonal and classroom management skills


FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.


Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.